Duke University, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Position ID:
Duke-Electrical and Computer Engineering-PROFESSORTROY [#31688]
Position Title:
Pierre R. Lamond Presidential Distinguished Professor
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America
Subject Areas:
Appl Deadline:
2026/04/30 23:59:59 (posted 2026/02/13, listed until 2026/04/30)
Position Description:
Position Description
The Duke University Pierre R. Lamond Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) in the Pratt School of Engineering is seeking applicants for the inaugural Pierre R. Lamond Presidential Distinguished Professor in the area of semiconductors, nanoelectronics, or computer engineering. This recruitment is part of the historic $57M gift from the Lamond family announced in January 2026 (see here: https://pratt.duke.edu/news/lamond-ece/) and represents a career-defining opportunity for an exceptional researcher in the semiconductor space to be part of a transformative era in the Pierre R. Lamond Department of ECE. Information on the cutting edge, multidisciplinary research and teaching in the department can be found at https://ece.duke.edu. The recent naming of the department after Lamond, a semiconductor pioneer, is representative of the intensifying emphasis of semiconductor-related research at Duke as an area of strategic strength and importance for years to come. We seek a candidate for this position who can lead major collaborative research efforts, facilitate extensive engagement with industry, and excel in training and mentoring students. Duke University and the Pierre R. Lamond Department of ECE are strongly committed to advancing inclusive excellence throughout our research, teaching, and service activities. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Interested candidates should submit the following: •Cover letter (with contact information); •Curriculum vitae; •Research statement: (no more than 3 pages) that includes a description of past research accomplishments, a vision for the growth and impact of the research area and/or a statement of scholarly leadership, plans for future research, and a description of past experiences demonstrating your commitment to community building and outreach •Teaching and mentoring statement: (no more than 3 pages) describing teaching philosophy, previous experiences, future plans for teaching, and description of past experiences promoting and supporting community building and outreach; and •List of three to five references who will provide letters on behalf of the candidate; note, letters will not be requested until after the first round of application evaluations. Applicants should have an earned doctorate in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field. Applicants must apply through Academic Jobs Online. Review of applications will begin immediately; applications received by March 1, 2026 will receive priority attention. All applications received past this date will be considered until the position is filled. Do you have questions about the search? We can help – please send questions via email to the search committee chair at tania.roy@duke.edu.Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Please note that Duke specifically seeks information about past misconduct or policy violations (in the past ten (10) years) and/or relevant pending investigations as part of the application process. Disclosures will not be an automatic bar to hiring but, instead, will initiate further dialogue regarding past actions and steps taken to address them. Disclosures will not be shared with search committees during the application review process.
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses
)
And anything else requested in the position description.
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